Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in South Street, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings across South Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
Surveys for landlords and agents in South Street
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
How a roof survey works in South Street
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Each one comes with a written report. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, on ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like South Street may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- South Street (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in South Street: local notes
South Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in South Street can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME13 for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on North Lane and South Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to South Street include Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Near you in South Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Sondes Arms, among other places. South Street has its own railway station: Selling station. A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
South Street questions
Do you cover smaller places like South Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in South Street is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I book a survey in South Street?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will suggest the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Towns and villages near South Street
What else we do in South Street
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Prices for roof surveys in South Street
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
When to book a survey in South Street
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around South Street. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like South Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- The condition of the rest of the building (that’s a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in South Street
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space